Overy, R.J.
Why the Allies Won
- ISBN 13:
- 9781845950651
- author:
- Overy, R.J.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Pimlico
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 129 mm X 198 mm
- Genre:
- World history: Second World War
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Allied victory in 1945 was far from inevitable. By 1942, almost the entire resources of continental Europe were in German hands and Japan had wiped out the western colonial presence in Asia. Democracy appeared to have had its day. In this remarkable study, Richard Overy provides a reinterpretation of the war through an account of the decisive military campaigns that created the astonishing revival in Allied fortunes. He also explores the deeper factors that determined success and failure - industrial strength, fighting ability, the skills of leaders and the moral contrasts between the two sides. Today, understanding why and how the last great war was won is essential for grasping the complexities of our modern world. Overy's compelling analysis offers a brilliant light on the most important turning-point of the modern age, shedding new light on a pivotal moment in history.
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